Supply Chain Manager

We are thrilled to present an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a dynamic manufacturing company located in Lancing, offering a salary of up to £60,000. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. You will lead a dedicated team of professionals in procurement, planning, warehousing, and customer service. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in supply chain management, particularly within a manufacturing setting, and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities at a senior management level. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager include: Order Fulfilment Management: Oversee the entire order fulfilment process from receipt to dispatch, integrating customer service, planning, purchasing, and warehousing functions to ensure efficiency. Procurement and Supplier Relations: Manage procurement activities by selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and fostering strong relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services. Inventory Optimisation: Implement inventory control measures and demand forecasting techniques to maintain optimal stock levels, balancing product availability with minimal carrying costs and risks. Logistics and Distribution Oversight: Coordinate transportation and warehousing activities to ensure timely product delivery, optimising routes and reducing costs in collaboration with logistics partners. Team Development and Compliance: Provide coaching and mentorship to team members while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements related to product safety and traceability. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Manager: Proven experience in supply chain management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong understanding of supply chain principles, processes and best practices Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all stakeholders Demonstratable leadership capabilities Salary Up to £60k Full onsite presence required for this role. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain manager, head of supply chain, supply chain team leader, supply chain specialist, supply chain director, operations manager, supply chain planner or supply chain strategist